LEGO Set 4709 Hogwarts Castle: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	4709
Release year	2001
Piece count	696
Minifigures	9
Theme	Harry Potter
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 4709, Hogwarts Castle, depicts Hogwarts Castle in the Harry Potter theme. Released in 2001, it contains 696 pieces and includes 9 minifigures covering students, teachers and other figures connected with the wizarding school setting.

Hogwarts Castle belongs to the early LEGO Harry Potter range and focuses on the main school setting for Harry, Ron and Hermione. The model presents Hogwarts as a playable castle layout, intended to suggest the magical school environment rather than reproduce the full building in architectural detail.

The build uses 696 pieces and relies on the combination of castle structure and character selection. The 9 minifigures are Harry Potter, Professor Severus Snape, Peeves, Ron Weasley, Rubeus Hagrid, Albus Dumbledore, Draco Malfoy, Hogwarts Knight Statue and Hermione Granger.

This set suits Harry Potter collectors, display of early theme releases and play scenes set inside Hogwarts. Within the theme, it can be placed as an initial LEGO interpretation of the castle, notable for bringing together pupils, staff, Hagrid, Peeves and a knight statue in a single Hogwarts focused model.

Inventory of set 4709

The inventory of set 4709 lists 696 pieces, spare parts excluded: 228 different lots (one shape in one color) for 171 part shapes. The box also contains 10 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 4709

Main color: light gray, making up 27% of the parts, followed by tan (22%) and dark gray (15%).

Color	Parts	Share
Light Gray	191	27%
Tan	155	22%
Dark Gray	107	15%
Black	93	13%
Brown	55	7.9%
Yellow	21	3%
Sand Green	17	2.4%
Trans-Neon Orange	17	2.4%
Trans-Clear	7	1%
Purple	6	0.9%
Other colors (15)	24	3.4%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks	203	29%
Plates	79	11%
Bricks Round and Cones	64	9.2%
Bricks Sloped	43	6.2%
Bricks Curved	40	5.7%
Panels	33	4.7%

Most common parts in set 4709

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Tan	28
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Black	23
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Brown	23
Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Axle Holder 3245b	Tan	16
Stairs Spiral Step 40243	Light Gray	16
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Light Gray	15
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Tan	14
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Dark Gray	13
Plate 2 x 2 3022	Dark Gray	13
Brick 2 x 2 Corner 2357	Light Gray	12

127 of the 171 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

Exclusive parts in set 4709

4 part shapes in set 4709 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 11 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Roof, Square, 9 x 10 with Shingle Print and Hole upn0229pr0001
Torso, Light Gray Arms and Hands [Plain] 973c17h17	Light Gray
Book 2 x 3 with Hinges and Ghost Face Print 33009pr0008	Black
Flag 7 x 3 with Rod with Gold Lion and Snake Print [4709] 30292pr9999	Yellow

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 4709 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 4709 within its line

With 696 pieces, set 4709 ranks #54 out of 186 Harry Potter sets in our database, which have an average of 672 parts. Among the 173 sets released in 2001, it ranks #10.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 4709 Hogwarts Castle have?

LEGO set 4709 Hogwarts Castle has 696 pieces. It was released in 2001 as part of the Harry Potter theme.

What year was LEGO set 4709 released?

Set 4709 Hogwarts Castle was released in 2001 and belongs to the Harry Potter theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 4709?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 4709 Hogwarts Castle: 9. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 4709?

The instructions for LEGO set 4709 Hogwarts Castle can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 4709.

What is the main color of LEGO set 4709?

Light gray, with 191 out of 696 pieces, or 27%. Next come tan (22%) and dark gray (15%).

How many different parts does set 4709 contain?

Set 4709 has 228 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 171 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 1 in tan, with 28 copies.

Does LEGO set 4709 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 4 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Roof, Square, 9 x 10 with Shingle Print and Hole.

Which non student characters are included in set 4709?

The set includes Professor Severus Snape, Rubeus Hagrid, Albus Dumbledore, Peeves and Hogwarts Knight Statue in addition to the student minifigures.

Does the minifigure selection cover more than one Hogwarts house?

Yes. The listed students include Gryffindor characters Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, plus Draco Malfoy in a Slytherin sweater.